20.10.2026 17:33
The UK announced that, following an increase in Houthi missile and drone attacks on Saudi Arabia, it will deploy Royal Air Force (RAF) Typhoon fighter jets to the region to support the country's air defense. The British government stated that the aircraft would carry out only defensive missions and would not be used in attacks against the Houthis.
Britain announced that it will deploy Royal Air Force Typhoon fighter jets to the region to support air defense following Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia. The government stated that the aircraft will serve only in a defensive role and will not carry out attacks against the Houthis.
"FIGHTER JETS WILL NOT ATTACK THE HOUTHIS"
Britain has decided to send Typhoon fighter jets to the region to support Saudi Arabia's defense against Houthi attacks. UK Defense Secretary Wes Streeting said in a written statement, "These aircraft will serve in a defensive role and will not carry out attacks against the Houthis." It was stated that the decision was taken after the Houthis' latest attacks on the capital Riyadh and energy facilities on the Saudi coast.
HOUTHI ATTACKS ON SAUDI ARABIA
According to Saudi officials, 19 people were killed in Houthi attacks on the country's airports last week. In a missile attack on Riyadh International Airport on October 10, 13 people were killed and 308 were injured. The attack was recorded as the deadliest in Saudi Arabia in more than the past 10 years.
In addition to Typhoon fighter jets, Britain will also send a RAF A400M transport aircraft to Saudi Arabia to support military advisers and the transport of defense equipment within the country. It was announced that London's air-to-air refueling support for Saudi Arabia's defense operations has also been extended by 90 days.